{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"E-Bike Riders Just Got Bad News (NJ Laws, CA Power Limits, Canyon Updates) TWR Ep 67","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1a32a3eb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3895,"description":"This week on The Weekly Recharge, we break down major new e-bike laws, industry changes, and gear updates that directly affect riders across the U.S.\nNew Jersey has passed legislation requiring licensing, registration, and insurance for certain e-bikes, redefining how electric bikes are classified and who can legally ride them. We explain exactly what changed, who it impacts, and why many advocacy groups believe the law unfairly targets safe, low-speed e-bike riders instead of high-powered e-motos.\nIn California, a new bill aims to close the 750W motor “loophole”, potentially limiting peak power output on e-bikes. We discuss what this could mean for acceleration, hill climbing, rider safety, and whether power limits are really the root cause of rising crash statistics.\nWe also cover Canyon’s latest eMTB updates, including redesigned battery systems following recalls, workforce reductions, and what these changes mean for riders considering the Spectral:ON and Torque:ON. Plus, there’s an important helmet recall, new tire tech from Michelin, and a deep dive into single-speed gearing sparked by viewer questions.\n🔍 What’s Covered in This Episode\n- New Jersey e-bike licensing, registration & insurance laws\n- California’s proposed 750W motor power restrictions\n- Canyon eMTB battery redesigns and layoffs\n- Helmet safety recalls riders need to know about\n- Single-speed gearing explained (ghost pedaling, hills, dead batteries)\n- E-bike deals and bikes currently in testing\n- Trail of the Week: High Trestle Trail (Iowa)\nhttps://www.traillink.com/trail/high-trestle-trail/\nIf you ride an e-bike — or are thinking about buying one — this episode delivers clear explanations, real-world context, and rider-first analysis without hype.\nDeals of the Week\nVelotric’s New Year, New Bike Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromos\n- Discover 2 customizable cruiser/commuter hybrid - $200 off, down to $1,799 Plus free suspension seatpost\n- Nomad 2 sleek, comfy fat tire e-bike - $100 off,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7GQ6yx_heaZ8i1kYiryNdi2tlCYjNBATnpyd94bBPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDQz/ODg3MTg5ZmMxZjMy/NDZhN2I3Y2RmNzVj/ZDUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}